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Tokyo: North Korea has informed Japan of its plan to launch a satellite in the coming days, with speculation that it could be a second attempt at putting a military spy satellite into orbit. The first effort in May failed when the rocket carrying the spy satellite fell into the sea shortly after liftoff.

The failed launch was a setback for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ambition to establish a space-based surveillance system to better monitor the United States and South Korea. After analyzing the reasons for the failure, North Korea vowed to make a second attempt.

The Japanese coast guard has received notification from North Korean authorities about the planned satellite launch between August 24 and the end of August 30. Although the notice did not specify the type of satellite that North Korea intends to launch, it is believed to be similar to the spy satellite in the failed May launch.

North Korea’s pursuit of a military spy satellite has raised concerns among neighboring countries, particularly Japan and South Korea, as it is seen as a potential threat to regional security. The launch of such a satellite could provide North Korea with advanced intelligence capabilities and enhance its military capabilities, further fueling tensions in the region.

The international community closely monitors North Korea’s satellite launches, as they are seen as a disguise for testing long-range ballistic missile technology. Previous satellite launches by North Korea have been condemned by the United Nations for violating resolutions that restrict the country’s missile activities.

As the planned launch date approaches, countries in the region, including Japan, are on high alert and closely watching any developments. The success or failure of North Korea’s upcoming satellite launch could have significant implications for regional security and the ongoing tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

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